Liz crashed, but is OK

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Mon May 01, 2017 2:07 am

Actually, I watched the video from her GoPro.

RayThom · Post by **RayThom** » Mon May 01, 2017 2:19 am

Jarlaxle wrote:Actually, I watched the video from her GoPro.

Well, there you go. You can upload it so I can see the entire chain of events.

Bicycle Bill · Post by **Bicycle Bill** » Mon May 01, 2017 4:05 am

RayThom wrote:
Jarlaxle wrote:Actually, I watched the video from her GoPro.
Well, there you go. You can upload it so I can see the entire chain of events.

Jeez, RayThom, get off it and let it go.

-"BB"-

RayThom · Post by **RayThom** » Mon May 01, 2017 11:20 am

Bicycle Bill wrote:
RayThom wrote:
Jarlaxle wrote:Actually, I watched the video from her GoPro.
Well, there you go. You can upload it so I can see the entire chain of events.
Jeez, RayThom, get off it and let it go.

This is like fake news. I'm skeptical of what really happened. I'm just looking for clarity, that's all.

As the Magic Eight Ball says, "A simple upload will reveal all." So, what do you say, Jarl.

oldr_n_wsr · Post by **oldr_n_wsr** » Mon May 01, 2017 3:48 pm

Hey Jarl, glad she's ok. Been "popped" myself (June 6 2014) and no matter how slow you are going, it still hurts. Mine was also a left hand turner into me.

My dad said after last years riding season he was giving up riding (he'll be 85 in august). But after "un-winterizing" the bike and going out for a short ride two weeks ago he said he's going to ty and ride one more season. Too bad, as I was getting the bike, but if he wants to keep riding, go for it dad.

He's been to Sturgis and Laconia and Daytona and a few other bike rallies. When I grow up I wanna be just like him.

I'll keep riding my bike. My first real ride of the season was saturday too. Took a bit to get the legs back, but after an hour or so it was just like old times.

ETA
As any good biker should ask: "how bad is the bike?"

it's a biker thing.

Scooter · Post by **Scooter** » Mon May 01, 2017 4:56 pm

RayThom wrote:This is like fake news. I'm skeptical of what really happened. I'm just looking for clarity, that's all.

You enjoy being an asshole, that's all.

Glad the missus is ok, Jarl.

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Mon May 01, 2017 5:57 pm

oldr_n_wsr wrote:Hey Jarl, glad she's ok. Been "popped" myself (June 6 2014) and no matter how slow you are going, it still hurts. Mine was also a left hand turner into me.

My dad said after last years riding season he was giving up riding (he'll be 85 in august). But after "un-winterizing" the bike and going out for a short ride two weeks ago he said he's going to ty and ride one more season. Too bad, as I was getting the bike, but if he wants to keep riding, go for it dad.
He's been to Sturgis and Laconia and Daytona and a few other bike rallies. When I grow up I wanna be just like him.

I'll keep riding my bike. My first real ride of the season was saturday too. Took a bit to get the legs back, but after an hour or so it was just like old times.

ETA
As any good biker should ask: "how bad is the bike?"
it's a biker thing.

She is feeling ok today...went to work, though she her manager sent a trainee with her, so she has some help unloading the truck. Yesterday, she bought a replacement helmet and new gloves.

The bike is probably totaled...if only because it is an oddball, with repair parts (minimum, it needs a clutch lever, both mirrors, brake pedal, pegs, and probably bars) near-unobtainable for it.

oldr_n_wsr · Post by **oldr_n_wsr** » Mon May 01, 2017 6:20 pm

Jarl, I hate to see bike "put down".

If the frame isn't twisted maybe these sites can help.
Check here
http://www.epfguzzi.com/hyosung/parts/gt250_OEM.html

or here
http://koreanbikeparts.com/index.php/hy ... comet.html

And then there is ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=hyo ... noapp=true

Good luck.
Ride safe.

May is Motorcycle Awarness Month.
Looks twice, save a life.
Watch for Motorcycles.

ex-khobar Andy · Post by **ex-khobar Andy** » Mon May 01, 2017 7:48 pm

Did you take your meds today, Ray? Or maybe you double dosed without realizing it. If you could post your prescriptions and a video of you taking them, that would help us to make an independent determination of what has gone wrong today. Inquiring minds need to know.

RayThom · Post by **RayThom** » Mon May 01, 2017 8:47 pm

ex-khobar Andy wrote:Did you take your meds today, Ray? Or maybe you double dosed without realizing it. If you could post your prescriptions and a video of you taking them, that would help us to make an independent determination of what has gone wrong today. Inquiring minds need to know.

Hey, I'm an inquisitive and objective kind of guy. I like to think I have both sides of a story before making any judgements. Obviously there's more to this than meets the eye.

Jarl, so you know. These types of Go-Pro vids are what a global TV/Web show called "Right This Minute" likes to broadcast. They will even pay you for limited rights to show them. Subsequently, if the vid catches on and the web racks up enough viewers there's a lot of money in that, too. Plus it will really bolster your wife's impending court case. You might want to consider it.

You can thank me later.

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Mon May 01, 2017 9:53 pm

Doubt there will be a court case, insurance will settle in a hurry.

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Mon May 01, 2017 9:56 pm

oldr_n_wsr wrote:Jarl, I hate to see bike "put down".
If the frame isn't twisted maybe these sites can help.
Check here
http://www.epfguzzi.com/hyosung/parts/gt250_OEM.html

or here
http://koreanbikeparts.com/index.php/hy ... comet.html

And then there is ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=hyo ... noapp=true

Good luck.
Ride safe.

May is Motorcycle Awarness Month.
Looks twice, save a life.
Watch for Motorcycles.

Honestly, it probably isn't economically repairable...just parts will cost more than the bike is worth. (Which isn't much...her helmet might be worth more.)

RayThom · Post by **RayThom** » Tue May 02, 2017 2:56 am

In the mid '60s I owned a '59 Rabbit motor scooter that I bought in bushel baskets -- it cost me $40.
The shell was so beat and dented that it wasn't worth repairing or replacing. I trashed the entire shell and then modified the exposed frame and splash guard to look much like a motorcycle. As odd as it was it really got attention. A few years later I sold it to the kid down the street for $350.

Maybe you can creatively modify the Comet and still make it useful in some other configuration.

oldr_n_wsr · Post by **oldr_n_wsr** » Tue May 02, 2017 6:03 pm

Honestly, it probably isn't economically repairable...just parts will cost more than the bike is worth. (Which isn't much...her helmet might be worth more.)

A new bike it is then.

kristina · Post by **kristina** » Tue May 02, 2017 9:33 pm

Jarl, I'm very glad she's OK.

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Tue May 02, 2017 10:27 pm

oldr_n_wsr wrote:
Honestly, it probably isn't economically repairable...just parts will cost more than the bike is worth. (Which isn't much...her helmet might be worth more.)
A new bike it is then.

Already has one.

oldr_n_wsr · Post by **oldr_n_wsr** » Wed May 10, 2017 7:43 pm

Tell her oldr_n_wsr says to ride safe, keep her head on a swivel and expect drivers to not see you.

And i think you said the helmet was damaged so I am guessing she got a new one. Even if it doesn't look damaged it's good to get a new one after going down even if you don't think you hit it on anything.

Jarlaxle · Post by **Jarlaxle** » Mon May 15, 2017 11:44 pm

Rode today, likes her new helmet. 90,000 miles on her bike!

Big RR · Post by **Big RR** » Wed May 17, 2017 12:58 pm

oldr_n_wsr · Post by **oldr_n_wsr** » Wed May 17, 2017 5:10 pm

Jarlaxle wrote:Rode today, likes her new helmet. 90,000 miles on her bike!

WOW!!!
My dad has 70,000+ on his. And he bought it brand new in 2002.
Took my bike out for the second ride this season last night. Went to center moriches for an aa meeting. Short trip, only 20 miles each way. It's 15 miles by highway/major roads but I took a bunch of back roads. Much nicer ride.

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